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23 citations,
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20 citations,
October 2006 in “Skin Research and Technology” Women with AGA have less hair on midscalp, more thin and non-growing hair.
20 citations,
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18 citations,
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18 citations,
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18 citations,
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17 citations,
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15 citations,
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15 citations,
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15 citations,
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14 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Female pattern hair loss treatments vary in effectiveness and may have side effects.
13 citations,
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13 citations,
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12 citations,
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12 citations,
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12 citations,
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12 citations,
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12 citations,
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12 citations,
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12 citations,
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11 citations,
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11 citations,
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10 citations,
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